The Back-to-School Guide Nobody Hands You When You Have an IEP on File

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    New teacher. New classroom. New aide, maybe. Sometimes a new building entirely. For most families, back-to-school is a countdown and a shopping list. For ours, it's also a quiet audit: will this year's team actually read the IEP? Will they believe me when I tell them what works? Will September undo what June gave us?

    Here's what actually helps, in the order you can actually do it.

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    What's inside

    Ten short sections and four printables, written for Massachusetts families.

    • •The one-pager teachers actually read
    • •Paperwork to send before day one
    • •Making sure the IEP is followed
    • •After-school logistics
    • •Your September paper trail
    • •A permission slip for you

    Plus three more sections. The full guide lands in your inbox.

    You don't have to do September alone. Every single thing on this list is easier with someone else who's been through it. That's what the MAK Facebook group is for: 2,000+ moms who are living this same stretch of the calendar right now, trading real scripts, real wins, and real "anyone else?" moments.

    We're also getting together in person more, not just online. If you're in MetroWest, keep an eye out for meetups. If you're not near MetroWest, message the group and tell us your town. We'll help you find other MAK moms nearby, or help you start something yourself.

    Before you go: if you haven't sent the About My Child template to this year's teacher yet, that's the one thing on this list worth doing first. Everything else can wait a week. That one can't.

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    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not professional medical, legal, or educational advice. Always consult qualified professionals for your child's specific needs. Full disclaimer →